Shreya Jain Shreya Jain Asked 5 months ago

How many days of fever with flu?

I think I might have the flu, I've been feeling feverish and body aches. Last time I had it, the fever was on and off. On average, how many days does the fever usually last when someone has the flu?

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Siddharth Malhotra Siddharth Malhotra Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Hey, don't stress too much about it. Flu fever normally hangs around for about 3 days and then starts fading. Just chill, watch your favorite shows, drink lots of water, and if it still doesn't go down after 4 days, give your doc a call.

Geeta Phogat Geeta Phogat Joined May 2026 5 months ago

The seasonal flu usually brings a nasty fever that easily lasts 3 to 4 days. My main tip is to focus on warm soups and complete bed rest; trying to work through it only extends the recovery. If the fever stays strong on day 5, go get a blood test.

Shraddha Kapoor Shraddha Kapoor Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

I totally get it, flu fever can make you feel absolutely miserable and exhausted. Typically, it takes about 3 to 5 days for the temperature to settle down. Please be gentle with yourself, rest as much as you can, and consult a doctor if it doesn't improve.

Ayushmann Khurrana Ayushmann Khurrana Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

I literally just recovered from the flu day before yesterday. My fever lasted for four solid days, and the chills were quite bad on the second night. Don't worry, it does pass, but if you hit day 5 and still have a fever, please visit your doctor.

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Varun Dhawan Varun Dhawan Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Last semester, half my hostel room had the flu. The fever usually knocked us out for like 3 days, and then we were back on our feet, though still pretty weak. If it's been more than 4 days and you're still burning up, definitely get it checked.

Ramesh Kumar Ramesh Kumar Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Bhaiya, flu ka bukhar teen se char din tak rehta hai. Hum toh adrak ki chai aur garam pani peete hain aaram ke liye. Par teesre din ke baad agar sharir thik na lage, toh shahar ke doctor ko dikha lena chahiye.

Kriti Sanon Kriti Sanon Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

I've had this high fever for three days now and the body ache is so scary. Does anyone else feel like their bones are breaking with the flu? I'm thinking of going to the doctor today because the fever just isn't budging.

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